A bucket with a difference

Well here is the other custom order bucket bag - I really enjoyed making this one. A little more of a challenge but I'm also slightly jealous as I had hoped to use this fabric for something for me but better to make a profit happy customer. :) (I have been able to reorder the lantern fabric but not the matching purple.

These beautiful fabrics are from Laura Gunn - Lantern Bloom Collection  (other than the Amy Butler spots)
These two designers would have to be up there as my favourites.

Note the additional feature of a exterior zipper pocket on the bag of bag (another place to stash and forget)

This lovely bag was for Anna of Swish Swosh - I hope she enjoys it, I also plan to feature their cool stuff soon. (And I have another bag coming up for Bec of Swish Swosh.)

Buckets of Bags

I love to sew but tend to get bored if I make the same thing over and over again. (I admire people that have a small product range) I need the variation and challege of something new. That is probably why I am not too good at routines, there always things to be done in my house.

One of the successes for me from the Fireside Markets was that I received some custom orders. I love orders. (you know the product you are making is already sold. I think more love goes into them also)

This is first order that I completed. A bucket bag from a Keykalou Pattern If you have followed me for a while you will know that I have made a few of them.

this lovely bag was for relative of Jodie's. Fabrics are from Amy Butler - Soul Blossoms and Bari J Ackerman - Art Journal

I have another custom bag to show off. Will do that soon.

Fireside Markets

Markets markets markets - do they seem to be popping up in every local park you see on Saturdays and Sundays. There are a great opportunity to promote local people making a local product. BUT what if you have a few kiddies that play sport and you go to church on Sundays. And the weather is not always kind.

Well then I came up with another idea, (well an idea that I borrowed from the awesome Lindsay at The Pleated Poppy and their blog for The Stitch Market)

I got together with a good friend and neighbour Jodie of Silky Chill. So we set our course on our adventure.

The date was set for May 3, 2011. In the meantime Jodie meet the cool chicks behind Swish Swosh and asked them to join us also.

So the crafty hands went crazy in preparation for our big night and the vaccum, mop and bucket did also.

We all gathered at my house, sending of the dad and kiddies and setting up in the comfort of home. No concerns about the weather. (it actually was really warm with all the bodies)

And yes, friends and family showed their support

Overall the night was a great success, so much so that we are planning another night in July. Check out our Facebook page and be kept up to date on our next plans.

Also a HUGE thanks for Bec from Swish Swosh for the awsome photos.